From the Chef’s Table

Recipes That Set the Standard

Cook Like a Michelin-Star Chef! This section is made for true gourmets—people like you. I go to great lengths to convince the world’s best chefs to share their most guarded recipes. I plead, negotiate, and sometimes resort to a little creative persuasion—all to bring you the chance to recreate dishes worth traveling across the globe for.

These recipes aren’t always easy. Some require real skill, and a few are downright impossible. I call those “minced unicorn” recipes and mark them with a special sign. But for a true food lover, no challenge is too great, right?

Jumbo Prawns with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa

This dish brings together smoky grilled jumbo prawns with a refreshing pineapple and tomato salsa, finished with a rich Chinese-style sweet and sour sauce. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of flavor, it's a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and umami—ideal for a light but satisfying seafood feast...

White Miso Sauternes Braised Cod Recipe

White Miso Sauternes Braised Cod is a fusion of Japanese umami and French elegance. The flaky cod absorbs the sweetness of Sauternes wine, while white miso adds savory depth. Slow-braised to perfection, it offers a balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. Served with a vegetable medley or purée, this...

Risotto with saffron and Black Sea mussels

This luxurious saffron risotto is paired with Black Sea mussels, blending creamy rice with briny seafood and aromatic saffron. Elegant and comforting, it evokes Mediterranean flavors, making it perfect for a summer evening by the sea. Enjoy it with a crisp white wine for the ultimate coastal dining experience....

Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington is a showstopping dish, perfect for special occasions or holiday feasts. The tender beef, flavorful mushrooms, and crisp pastry create a rich, savory experience best enjoyed with red wine and roasted vegetables in colder months....

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey is the heart of the holiday feast, bringing family and friends together around a table filled with warmth and gratitude. Roasted to golden perfection, this iconic dish fills the air with rich, savory aromas of butter, herbs, and spices. The crispy, golden-brown skin gives way to juicy, tender...

Placinta. Romanian Placenta Cake Recipe

Placinta, or Romanian Placenta Cake, is a traditional dessert made with layers of flaky dough filled with sweet and tangy cheese, often flavored with vanilla or citrus zest. The dough is layered, filled with a cheese mixture, and baked to golden perfection, resulting in a warm, comforting dessert with a...

Agnolotti del “Plin” Al Castemagno with Butter and Sage Sauce in a Crispy Parmesan Basket

Agnolotti del Plin is a classic Piedmontese dish with delicate hand-pinched pasta filled with a flavorful Castelmagno cheese mixture. The sharp, nutty cheese is complemented by a rich butter and sage sauce, and served in a crispy Parmesan basket for a delightful contrast of textures. A visually impressive and delicious...

Crab Claws with Winter Melon

A dish of refined simplicity, crab claws with winter melon bring together the sweetness of tender crab meat with the delicate, refreshing taste of slow-simmered winter melon. The broth, infused with ginger and aromatic herbs, enhances the natural flavors, creating a light yet deeply satisfying dish. Elegant yet comforting, this...

Marinated Duck with Chanterelles Gris and Black Pudding, Served with Pickled Cherries

An elegant and bold dish, this marinated duck is infused with aromatic spices before being perfectly seared to a crisp, golden finish. Earthy chanterelles gris and the deep, velvety richness of black pudding add layers of umami, while the tart-sweet pickled cherries provide a bright contrast. A true harmony of...

Cold scallop julienne with avocado, red caviar and truffle oil recipe

This cold scallop julienne with avocado, red caviar, and truffle oil is a masterclass in refined elegance. Delicate slices of fresh scallops mingle with the creamy richness of avocado and the briny bursts of red caviar, all brought together by the subtle earthiness of truffle oil. The addition of saffron...